NOTES
Shadow Phases is my first concerto for classical accordion.
It is inspired by my reading of Kierkegaard and is a result of my fascination with his being able
to turn different concepts upside down – often to a surprising effect.
The three movements of this work therefore treat 3 different subjects in unusual ways.
The three movements are called ‘Nocturnal Fears’, ‘Trembling Abstractions’ and ‘Shaking Love’.
Nighttime is not always the time of repose and may be be influenced by our individual fears.
The unknown and the abstract may not always be something dangerous - it could turn out to
be something else. Love may not just be the cause for happiness but could in fact also give
birth to deep feelings of anxiety since we may be afraid of losing the object of our love.
This concerto is dedicated to Bjarke Mogensen who played the solo part at the premiere in
2007.
The revised version was premiered in 2009 with Århus Sinfonietta conducted by Søren K.
Hansen. Bjarke Mogensen was the soloist.